Farmers celebrate triple convention closing day
The Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association, Georgia Breeders, and Georgia Horticultural Society closed their annual meetings at the State College of Agriculture with elected officers and resolutions. A large Athens barbecue hosted by the Chamber of Commerce drew 500 to 600 attendees, followed by a livestock parade showcasing horses and beef and dairy cattle.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
State College of Agriculture
Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association
Georgia Breeders’ Association
State Horticultural Society
Macon
E. W. Childs
Omaha Ga
John R. Fain
Athens
Lou E. Rast
The
State College
Breeders’ Association
Georgia
D. P. Haselton
Rest Room maintenance plan approved by county commission
At a county commissioners meeting this week the county's share of Rest Room upkeep was arranged. The facility serves thousands of rural women and local women and girls who come to Athens to trade. Mr Haselton of the Chamber of Commerce will supervise with help from Councilman Davison and Clerk Wright.
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Athens
Haselton
Chamber of Commerce
Davison
Wright
Country Board
Bound Over Under White Slave Act in Georgia Case
James Lewis, a young white man, was bound over by U S Commissioner Walt G Cornett to the April term of federal court on a gray area charge under the Mann Act. The case involves a South Carolina woman who came to Georgia to join Lewis, receiving funds to leave and later returning. The court ruled that providing funds to take her out of state constituted evidence to bind Lewis over, highlighting recent decisions that personal escapades fall under the act.
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James Lewis
United States
Walt G. Cornett
South Carolina
Georgia
Lewis
Carolina
Ship builders demand raise to $16 million cost limit
Five ship building firms told the House Naval Committee that the $16 5 million cost limit for battle cruiser construction must be raised whether built at private or navy plants. They argued that the $12 million appropriation sought by Secretary Daniels to equip navy yards is not in the public interest.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Naval Committee
Daniels
Navy
Arnold and Abney Dairy Meeting Attendance Grows
Raisin Bread this day and cream puffs mark a social note as Hubert Rylee stumbles through Dee strick Skale and a parade wows the crowd. Attendance at gatherings has risen from thirty nine to eighty six paid livestock association memberships, signaling strong dairy beef cattle and forage interest ahead of the boot weevil season. County agents and visitors departed city late yesterday.
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Livestock Association
Mistrial Declared in Wade Case in Americus
After jurors were out over forty seven hours Judge Littlejohn declared a mistrial in the murder case of Dr. C K Chapman accused in the death of Walter Wade a planter whose body was found in the river near Americus last August. Six others are accused but retrial for Chapman is expected.
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Associated Press
Americus
Littlejohn
C. K. Chapman
Walter Wade
Leslie
Here
Dr. Chapman
Little Miss Sarah Will Collins Wins Free Piano Contest
In Athens the election for a free Lester piano drew deep local engagement with about 5 000 ballots. Judges J Warren Smith H J Rowe Chas E Martin and D G Bickers counted the ballots after seven o clock finding Little Miss Collins won by 38 votes over her nearest rival.
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Sarah Will Collins
Will T. Collins
Flanigan & Flanigan
Athens
Messrs
J. Warren Smith
H. J. Rowe
Chas
E. Martin
D. G. Bickers
Little Miss Collins
Towns and White Wed in Athens then Sail to Bermuda
Miss Lena Towns of Athens and John R. White of White Hall married at East Lake residence with Rev. E. L. Hill officiating. They left for New York en route to Bermuda for a wedding trip and will reside later at Whitehall near Athens.
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Atlanta
Lena Towns
Athens
John R. White
White Hall
D. W. Moran
East Lake
E. L. Hill
Mrs. White
New York
Bermudas
Whitehall
Third British Loan Floated in America
New York Jan 17 The J P Morgan Company announced a new British loan of 250 million dollars to be floated in the United States. It is the third flotation since the war began and will take the form of 5 percent convertible notes. A million dollars matures in one year and the remainder in two years.
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Associated Press
New York
J. P. Morgan Company
United States
France
Paris
Germany
M. B. Olaneuf
Gratia Candace
Gaadaloupe
M. Diagne
Senegal
Chamber of Deputies
Berlin
Union
Lassen Peak Erupts with Loud Smoke Plume in California
Montgomery Creek California January 17 Lassen Peak erupts with great force starting 9 40 a m spouting smoke westward 125 miles no casualties reported
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Associated Press
Montgomery Creek
Calif
Lassen Peak
Judge Brand Campaign Manager Appreciation Note
A brief note from Golden Knight on behalf of Judge Brand's headquarters in Athens Clarke County thanks residents for cheerful aid and valuable campaign suggestions during the recent congressional race. The letter expresses appreciation for management ideas and kindness shown.
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Judge Brand
Congress
Athens
Clarke County
Golden Knight
Mer. Brand
Entente replies to Wilson peace note delivered to State Dept
British Foreign Minister Balfour amplifies the Entente response arguing a durable peace is impossible without bold guarantees. The note reasserts demand for Turkey's expulsion from Europe and Alsace Lorraine and other territorial changes, citing German influence in Turkey as a root of barbarous acts. Balfour warns German aggression makes any treaty insufficient without Allied success.
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Associated Press
Washinton
Wilson
Balfour
State Department
Turkey
Europe
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Italia
Entente
Abdul Hamid
Germany
Rousing Good Roads Meet Held Here Yesterday
A rousing good roads meeting convened at the Athens Chamber of Commerce with delegates from Clarke Walton Oconee Gwinnett and other counties along the Augusta to Atlanta federal highway route. The gathering organized under President Tibbetts and featured Prof Strahan outlining how Georgia could secure federal aid and advance the Washington to Atlanta road project via Athens and Monroe.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Clarke
Walton
Oconee
Gwinnett
Augusta
Atlanta
Washington
Clarke County
H. Sa
Tibbetts
Chamber of Commerce
Haselton
Hlanigen
M. J. Abney
Good Roads Committee
D. G. Bickers
J. M. Hodgson
T. P. Stanley
C. M. Strahan
State Highway Commission
Cliff Walker
A. B. Mobley
Monroe
Board of Trade
Ernest Camp
The
Walton Tribune
Ed Caldwell
Walton News
Herbert Breedlove
Messrs
J. C. Wright
W. R. Timmermann
J. Z. Dillard
Wright
Walton County
Loganville
Live Board of Trade
W. L. Floyd
F. M. Griesette
the Record
Messrs. T. P. Weaver
D. A. L. Still
C. D. Jacobs
Athens
Strahan
Tennessee Moves to Prohibit Liquor Imports
Tennessee legislators sent a bill to Governor Rye to abolish locker clubs and make possession for sale of intoxicating liquor unlawful. The measure, passed by both houses, would take effect upon the governor's signature, likely tomorrow, and aims to practically eliminate liquor from the state. The bill follows a Supreme Court decision on the Webb Kenyon law and targets importation of liquor into Tennessee.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Rye
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Leaks probe stalls as House acts on counsel
Washington Jan 17 The House rules committee halted leak hearings and authorized hiring counsel and stock exchange accountants. Fecht calls the probe a illegal farce while Lawson faces criticism as a Wall Street tour figure. Untermeyer and Hughes opposed by Mann though Lenroot seeks full inquiry. Ruth Thomason Visconti may appear. Tumulty profits alleged by Lawson.
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Lawson
Wall Street
Fecht
Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Stock Exchange
Howard
Georgia
Samuel Untermeyer
Mann
Untermeyer
Charles E. Hughes
Pennsylvania
House
Henry
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Ruth Thomason Visconti
Tumulty
Public funeral services for Admiral Dewey set in Capitol rotunda
Washington jam packed with honors as Admiral Dewey is remembered. President Wilson sends a eulogy to Congress and both houses appoint committees to attend the services. Flag lines droop at half mast on government buildings and naval ships while news of the death is broadcast to American vessels. J B Frazier, chaplain of Dewey's Manila Bay ship, will lead the Capitol ceremony.
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Associated Press
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Capitol
Wilson
Congress
House
Senate
J. B. Frazier
Dewey
Manila Bay
Funston says regulars enough to deter border raids
Major General Frederick Funston returned from the Pershing expedition in Mexico and stated that the threat of Mexican border raids has been reduced to a level where regular forces are sufficient for future needs.
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Associated Press
Columbus
N. M
Frederick Funston
Pershing
Mexico
Great Nader Carnival Opens With Wide Range of Acts
Last night at the Great Nader Carnival a small crowd braved weather to enjoy Madame Seleska and Prince Omar acts, Parisian models Robi Golden with Princesses Rajah and Tiara, and the Ten-In-One attractions. The program includes mind readers, sword swallowing, a two-headed calf, a water-eating performer, a high diver, and a $10,000 Merry-go-round offering free tickets to schoolchildren.
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Madame Seleska
Prince Omar
Dolly
Robi
Golden
Princess Rajah
Princess Tiara
James
Murphy
Frank Hayle
Berteni
Fresh Produce and Seafood Deal Highlighted
An ad lists Silver Skin Onions Yellow Globe Onions Green Florida Cabbage Cauliflower and Jumbo Smoked Bloaters. Items priced at 10 cents each or 3 for 25 cents.
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Florida
Arnold & Abney
Germans Raid Atlantic, Sink Vessels Off Azores
Reports from December 2 to January 10 indicate at least thirteen ships captured by German raiders, including ten British steamers and a Japanese steamer. Many were sunk. raids occurred between the Azores and South American coast. Some ships carried munitions and war supplies for the Allies.
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Associated Press
Azores
South American
Brazil
Fresh shipment of Kentucky mules advertised for sale
The notice promotes young Kentucky mules at low prices with second-hand mules and three teams available. It urges buyers to sell to the advertiser before purchasing elsewhere to save money. Contact F. Y. Allgood at phone 397 through T. B. Wooten, agent, under the Atlanta Journal tagline Get the Best.
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Kentucky
F. Y. Allgood
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